3 Ways to Wear the Spring 2017 Gingham Trend, According to Celebs

Gingham never goes out of style — it’s classy, charming, and laced with spring’s good vibes. What’s not to love? That said, the print — unlike anything-goes stripes — gives off a somewhat preppy vibe that doesn’t always jive with girbosses who identify more with minimalist, fashion-forward, or bohemian aesthetics. Fear not, because the timeless pattern has undergone a major transformation for spring 2017 with a crop of new silhouettes and embellishments (think: bold bows, peekaboo cutouts, etc.) that read trend-right, not tired. This week, Three Ways to Wear is helping you unlock gingham’s hidden style potential with three Instababe-approved ensembles.

The Buy: A checked statement piece for spring that reads runway-approved.

How to Wear Gingham for Work

Leave it to Alexa Chung to put a seriously cool twist on a pair of retro chic gingham trousers. With a boho updo and a graphic button-up, an otherwise snoozy ensemble becomes street style gold. (Photo via Tristan Fewings/Getty)

Gingham at work? It goes a little something like this. Ruffle-trimmed crop trousers decked out in the charming check print offer a solid base for your on-the-job style that’s both sweet and sophisticated. Paired with a corset-inspired button-down and don’t-mess stiletto booties, these pants get instantly upgraded to cool-girl status. Sculptural earrings and a dramatic berry lip further up the ante, while the addition of a classic timepiece — and potentially an oversized blazer — ensure your look doesn’t go in the direction of OTT.

How to Wear Gingham for a Night Out

Actress Kiernan Shipka knows that all you need is a little gingham to give bold, graphic pieces a flirty, feminine edge. Her ethereal crop top effortlessly balances out the look-at-me vibes of her tiered skirt for a sweet-yet-sassy after-dark ensemble. (Photo via Jason Kempin/Getty)

An upcoming GNO or a rooftop cocktail party seems like the last place gingham would fit in, but in fact, it’s the perfect finishing touch to a dance-floor-ready look. Take style cues from the FROW set and rock a shimmery slip style dress over a simple satin tee for a fanciful — not fussy — ensemble. Round out the after-dark #OOTD with glitzy drop earrings and a statement box clutch FTW.

How to Wear Gingham for the Weekend

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The perfect time to pull out the gingham? When you’re throwin’ down beats. Rihanna put a laid-back ’90s twist on the timeless print with an oversized gingham button-down, relaxed fit jeans, and a classic white tee for a recording sesh.

Gingham takes on a luxe, lazy-girl ‘tude off the clock with of-the-moment embroidered denim and studded ballet flats. Tap into the print’s warm-weather vibes by accessorizing with an embellished straw bag, bold turquoise bib, and a playfully pink mani for brunch dates, boutique hopping, and low-key stints in the park.

Libby MacCarthy is an urban planner turned writer with a love (bordering on unhealthy obsession) of all things fashion and beauty related. She lives for perfectly brewed coffee, farmer's markets, dinner parties and perusing impeccably designed boutiques. When she's not on the hunt for the latest trends, you'll likely find her plotting her next adventure or nose deep in a book. Libby currently splits her time between the East Coast and her adopted home of France. Follow her daily adventures on Instagram.